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Newton Rigg MPs are calling on the Government to find a “reasonable solution” to the future of Newton Rigg as it warns of a skills crisis without Whitehall investment. Today, cross-party MPs on the House of Commons EFRA Committee have written to the Department of Education, urging the Government to implement a national strategy for land-based skills and education, backed by adequate funding. The number of specialist independent land-based colleges has fallen by almost 80 per cent in the last four decades, meaning many potential students face long journeys to reach colleges or having to m...

During the inquiry, Askham Bryan chief executive Tim Whitaker could not respond to MPs’ questions and was asked to provide written evidence following the meeting about the asset deed and financial position of Newton Rigg campus. Mr Whitaker, who is also principal of Askham Bryan College, said: “We regret the impact of the difficult closure decision on our Newton Rigg campus students and staff and understand that feelings continue to run high within the Cumbrian community and beyond. ADVERTISEMENT “It is very disappointing that a sustainable solution for Newton Rigg campus has not been f...

Police have arrested a man in connection with reports of an alleged serious sexual assault in a village near York POLICE have arrested a man in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault in a village near York. North Yorkshire Police said officers were investigating reports of a serious sexual assault at an address in Askham Bryan last Thursday. A spokesperson said that a man in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident and had been released on bail while inquiries continued. They added that the alleged victim of the assault was receiving specialist support. Comments...

Campaigners unveil plan to open new Newton Rigg College 23 April 2021 | Campaigners aim to welcome learners to the new Newton Rigg College in 2024-2025 (Photo: Cumbria YFC) A plan to open a new Newton Rigg College has been unveiled by campaigners looking to rebuild the future of land-based education in Cumbria. Newton Rigg Ltd has launched an 'urgent action plan' which seeks to build a new college to open in 2024 or 2025. The community organisation is calling for support, starting with training courses this year and the introduction of apprenticeships in 2022. This would lead up to the openi...

Bold action plan revealed to rebuild Newton Rigg College Plans to open a new Newton Rigg College in Cumbria have been revealed. It is hoped the new independent college will start welcoming its first students in September 2025. Behind the scheme is community organisation Newton Rigg Ltd, which has launched an urgent action plan to rebuild land-based education in the county. Operators of the Newton Rigg campus, Askham Bryan, announced that it was pulling out of Cumbria and shutting the facility’s doors. Its chief executive has been grilled by MPs over the decision and we have launched a petit...